Marca Fermana - Cycle-Tourism

Cycling routes "Discovering the Marche" - Proposal 1: Coast
ROUTE 1: DISCOVERING THE COAST
The coastal route starts from San Benedetto del Tronto and crosses the towns of Grottammare, Cupra Marittima, Pedaso, Porto San Giorgio, Porto Sant'Elpidio with arrival in Civitanova Marche. Along the way you can admire the long piceno-fermana beach by going along a comfortable cycle path adjacent to seaside resorts. Glimpses of villages will accompany the easy bicycle ride. The aim of the route is to be able to visit places where we could hardly get to by car, but above all with the satisfaction of having overcome the climb and having ridden several miles to reach the destination
TOTAL DISTANCE OF ROUTE: 48 km. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: Easy

Cycling routes "Discovering the Marche" - Proposal 2: Rural Villages
ROUTE 2: DISCOVERING RURAL VILLAGES
The route foresees a departure from Porto San Giorgio southbound towards the exit of the A14, here there will be an initial detour to Santa Maria a Mare towards Lapedona. The route is slightly windy for about 3 km, after which you will have to deal with a short but steep climb of about 800 m. Overcome this obstacle you will be immersed in the countryside with hills that do not exceed 5/°. Towns encountered: Lapedona, Moresco, Petritoli, Monterubbiano, Monte Giberto, Grottazzolina and back to Porto San Giorgio
TOTAL DISTANCE OF ROUTE: 90 km. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: medium-high

Cycling routes "Discovering the Marche" - Proposal 3: Monti Sibillini
ROUTE 3: DISCOVERING the SIBILLINI MOUNTAINS
The route foresees a departure from Servigliano via the Terme of San Ruffino with direction towards Amandola and a slight climb to 5/°. Once through the town of Amandola you turn for Montefortino and again you come to a slight ascent, at the crossroad you turn towards the Shrine of our Lady of Ambro where there will be a brief stop for refreshments. For those who are tired, you can climb aboard the support-van and follow the more daring group who will set off again towards Comunanza and once the town has been reached we will turn towards Ceresola. Here you will face a challenging climb, but not big slope, of about 3 km, to then face a long and technical descent to reconnect to us to the provincial road that will bring us back to Servigliano.
TOTAL DISTANCE OF ROUTE: 70 km. DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: High

ROUTE INFORMATION: (this is the same for all three routes)
-The fundamental element is to evaluate the group for both unity and for the for capability to address a certain type of physical effort; the journey time goes from 2 to 4 hours depending on the type of route you take.
-The proposed routes are suitable for those who already do cycling, and who are regularly subjected to medical sport check-ups.
-During the journey you can visit wineries, olive oil processing, meat processing establishments, and sample all the gastronomic excellences of the territory, the route will therefore be an appropriate mix between sport, culture, history and food tasting.
STRUCTURE ROUTE AND EQUIPMENT
-Possibility of renting professional bikes and to have it adapted to the participant, to give maximum comfort, but also the best performance;
-New high range bikes;
-Mechanical assistance is always available, and support-van present;
-Stops in the most characteristic and worthy places, with possible refreshments;
-In case of bad weather or fatigue, the support-van will be always at your disposal
-On rainy days possible visits to our footwear outlets, famous worldwide
For information on costs and organization:
STL Marca Fermana
Tel: 0734/511197 – Fax 0734/221621
e-mail: segreteria@marcafermana.com